The state Department of Education has awarded Pennsylvania College of Technology $39,470 for the project “It’s On Us – A Call to Wildcats,” a comprehensive initiative to offer training and awareness on the prevention of sexual misconduct. The college’s effort is part of the “It’s On Us PA” statewide campaign that invites everyone to play a role in ending sexual assault.
State grant supports training, outreach for campus safety Published 04.17.2024 News Student Life Students Student Activities Home Page contents Pennsylvania College of Technology has received $39,470 from the state Department of Education for the project “It’s On Us – A Call to Wildcats,” a comprehensive initiative offering training and awareness on the prevention of sexual misconduct. The college’s effort is part of the “It’s On Us PA” statewide campaign and the national “It’s On Us” movement. The state …

Penn College’s Schneebeli Earth Science Center was the site for the Pennsylvania Future Farmers of America Northern Region Competition, held Tuesday with about 175 high school students in attendance. The FFA chapter members hailed from 25 schools in the Northern Region's 22 counties.
Earth Science campus is site of FFA regional competition Published 04.17.2024 Photos by Rob Hinkal, social media specialist News Community Connections Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation Landscape/Plant Production Forestry Faculty & Staff Home Page contents In the front parking area of Penn College's Schneebeli Earth Science Center, student members of Future Farmers of America Northern Region compete in safety tractor driving tests. Penn College’s Schneebeli Earth Science Center was the site …

Thirty-eight Penn College students were honored during the Awesome Woman Exemplar Ceremony, held recently in the Thompson Professional Development Center. The women were nominated by student peers, faculty and staff.
Empowering event spotlights AWE-some campus women Published 04.17.2024 Photos by Matt Deane, student photographer News Awards Students Campus Events Student Life Home Page contents Awesome Woman Exemplar honorees attending the event gather for a group photo on the patio of Thompson Professional Development Center. Thirty-eight Penn College students were honored during the Awesome Woman Exemplar Ceremony, held recently in the Thompson Professional Development Center. The women were nominated by student …

The transformative impact of giving was celebrated at Pennsylvania College of Technology's annual Donor Recognition Reception, held Monday evening in the lobby of the Davie Jane Gilmour Center. The gathering honors the alumni, corporate partners, employees, parents and friends whose contributions empower tomorrow's workforce.
Transformative impact of giving celebrated at donor reception Published 04.16.2024 Photos by Cindy D. Meixel, writer/editor-Penn College News News Faculty & Staff For Current Penn College Students Alumni Giving Corporate Donor Gifts to Penn College Home Page contents Lauren D. Peck addresses the crowd at the annual Donor Recognition Reception. A member of the Air National Guard, the aviation maintenance technology junior is also a Wildcats tennis player. The transformative impact of giving was celebrated …

A dozen students from North West Regional College, in Northern Ireland, recently wrapped up a two-week visit to Pennsylvania College of Technology, where they sat in on classes and dove into local culture.
Northern Ireland group enjoys local education, industry, culture Published 04.16.2024 News Global Experience School of Engineering Technologies News Automated Manufacturing & Machining Polymer Engineering Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology Information Technology Home Page contents A dozen students from North West Regional College, in Northern Ireland, recently wrapped up a two-week visit to Pennsylvania College of Technology, where they sat in on classes and dove into local culture. “It’s been …

Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Construction Management Association was named Student Chapter of the Year during the Associated Builders and Contractors Convention, held March 13-15 in Orlando, Florida. The ABC Student Chapter of the Year award recognizes an outstanding chapter for its accomplishments in programming, community service, communications/public relations, and interaction with its sponsoring ABC Chapter.
Construction Management Association earns national honor Published 04.15.2024 Photos provided by Wayne Sheppard, faculty News Construction Management Engineering Technologies Students Faculty & Staff Industry Partnerships Home Page contents Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Construction Management Association was named Student Chapter of the Year during the Associated Builders and Contractors Convention, held March 13-15 in Orlando, Florida. The ABC Student Chapter of the Year award recognizes an …

For the second consecutive year, Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs is supporting a Pennsylvania College of Technology summer camp that introduces high school students to rewarding manufacturing careers. Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs, the charitable foundation of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, has provided a $4,000 grant for the college to host Tinker Camp, a program for students entering grades 9-12.
Foundation supports Penn College’s high school outreach Published 04.15.2024 News Engineering Technologies Summer Camps Industry Partnerships Donors Home Page contents For the second consecutive year, Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs is supporting a Pennsylvania College of Technology summer camp that introduces high school students to rewarding manufacturing careers. Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs, the charitable foundation of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, has provided a $4,000 grant for the college …

Despite some rainy days, progress continues for Baja SAE Williamsport at Penn College’s Heavy Construction Equipment Operations Site. A combination of contractors and members of the Service Technicians & Operators’ Association, have been busy at the Brady Township location, preparing it for the May 16-19 competition.
Moving earth, making mulch mountains: Baja work in progress Published 04.15.2024 Photos by Tom Speicher, writer/video producer News Heavy Equipment Operations Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation Baja SAE Baja SAE Competition Students Home Page contents Just some of the 14,000 tons of shale being used to transform three dirt fields into “parking lots.” Despite some rainy days, progress continues for Baja SAE Williamsport at Penn College’s Heavy Construction Equipment Operations Site. A …

The Introduction to Corrections (HSJ 215) class at Penn College recently received a real-world glimpse into the corrections system, courtesy of Allyson Davenport, a drug and alcohol treatment specialist II at the State Correctional Institution at Muncy. Specifically, Davenport shared information on the facility's Therapeutic Community.
Therapeutic Community among topics of corrections class visit Published 04.15.2024 Photos by Cindy D. Meixel, writer/editor-Penn College News News Human Services & Restorative Justice Business, Arts & Sciences Students Community Faculty & Staff Home Page contents The Introduction to Corrections class hears from Allyson Davenport, a drug and alcohol treatment specialist II at the State Correctional Institution at Muncy, who shares occupational advice and information on the facility's Therapeutic Community. …

Although three Pennsylvania College of Technology sports teams’ winning streaks ended over the past week, the women’s tennis team started a new streak and also made program history. Penn College scored a 9-0 nonconference win over Clarks Summit University on Saturday. The victory was its first of the spring season after two wins in the fall.
Women’s tennis reaches new high Published 04.14.2024 News Athletics Wildcat Athletics Students Home Page contents Although three Pennsylvania College of Technology sports teams’ winning streaks ended over the past week, the women’s tennis team started a new streak and also made program history. WOMEN’S TENNIS Penn College scored a 9-0 nonconference win over Clarks Summit University on Saturday. The victory was its first of the spring season after two wins in the fall. Winning in both singles and doubles …